Lesson overview
These words and phrases will help you talk about your family in Portuguese, which can be beneficial when in conversations with locals. Talking about family is a great way to know each other, so being able to talk about your family shows that you are interested in learning more about the culture and that you respect the customs of the country.
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12 words/phrases to learn
a mãe
the mother
o pai
the father
o irmão
the brother
a irmã
the sister
mãe, posso sair com os meus amigos?
mum, can I go out with my friends?
pergunta ao teu pai
ask your father
o filho
the son
a minha filha gosta de pintar
my daughter likes to paint
tens filhos?
do you have children?
o avô
the grandfather
a avó
the grandmother
o meu avô tem oito irmãs
my grandfather has eight sisters
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